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Basic rule is ONE rule debate in each thread. Otherwise your thread will fail.enClarification of the crease rule, what is "a fair play on the ball"?https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/07/21/clarification-of-the-crease-rule-what-is-a-fair-play-on-the-ball
<p>This weekend we played at the Berlin Mixed tournament and had the following happening during one game:</p>
<p>I was goalie and Piks was coming towards me with the ball all alone. He played one of the oldest tricks on me: He made a rather slow shot on my bottom bracket and waited for me to defend it, but in the moment where I was going for it he lifted my mallet with his (ball and him in the crease). So the ball just rolled under my bottom bracket and in the goal.</p>
<p>Question: How is this in agreement with the new crease rule? Allowed or not?</p>
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<img src="http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/nothing_to_see_here_naked_gun.gif" /></p>
https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/07/13/charging#commentsRulesMon, 13 Jul 2015 20:00:14 +0000metriod31360 at https://leagueofbikepolo.comShout out to the referees that keep it fun and safehttps://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/06/23/shout-out-to-the-referees-that-keep-it-fun-and-safe
<p>Take some time to recognize those who reffed at your tournaments this year.</p>
<p>Commend them here and make sure to X2 the ones you really liked. It's our way of giving them a nod for doing their job. </p>
<p>NAH should be aware of who is really owning the courts and making sure we all play under the same rules. Until then, let's make sure our voices are heard and their praise is recorded forever and ever on the league of bike polo.</p>
https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/06/23/shout-out-to-the-referees-that-keep-it-fun-and-safe#commentsRulesTue, 23 Jun 2015 22:30:03 +0000maxx31277 at https://leagueofbikepolo.comList of things missing in the rulesethttps://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/06/19/list-of-things-missing-in-the-ruleset
<p>If you have things in mind that are not in the ruleset but are important to you, please post them here! I have a couple:</p>
<p>1) The ball: Yes indeed everything is specified in the ruleset (don't you dare use a goal that isn't 2.5’ or 76.2cm deep)! However, it seems like you can choose whichever ball you like, according to the ruleset. Maybe it would be good if the ruleset made a suggestion for that (dimension and weight would do it, maybe material).</p>
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<p>Hey guys,<br />
this weekend we organized a bike polo tournament and on the 1st day this happen<br />
<a href="https://imgur.com/I9fxwqK" title="https://imgur.com/I9fxwqK">https://imgur.com/I9fxwqK</a></p>
<p>What would you call this (as a REF)?<br />
Thanks</p>
https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/06/15/what-was-this#commentsRulesMon, 15 Jun 2015 13:19:49 +0000Kev_BBP31241 at https://leagueofbikepolo.comObstruction v2 - Feedback requestedhttps://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/05/23/obstruction-v2-feedback-requested
<p>Due to the length and general tone of the other thread, I opted to start a new conversation. The obstruction rule is in place for this NAH season and the AHBPA has adopted the v4.5 ruleset to use in their competitive tournaments as well. Discussions with the EHBPA have been centered on the clarity of this rule and a lack of general understanding. </p>
<p>My main goals are:<br />
1. Make sure this rule is understood and supported throughout North America, as a priority.</p>
<p><a href="https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/05/23/obstruction-v2-feedback-requested" target="_blank">read more</a></p>https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/05/23/obstruction-v2-feedback-requested#commentsRulesSat, 23 May 2015 21:32:00 +0000roustem31172 at https://leagueofbikepolo.comAbolish the 5 Goal Cap Nowhttps://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/04/08/abolish-the-5-goal-cap-now
<p>Score caps make polo a more boring game to watch.</p>
<p>Scenario: NAHBPC finals. Insert your two favorite teams. The game has been super exciting and just got tied at 4-4 with say... 5 minutes left on the clock. Team A scores a goal. The game is cut short, Team A is clearly the better team because they achieved the magic number. Everyone goes home. I go to sleep right there at the court because that is so damn boring.</p>
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<p>I'm surprised this hasn't been posted here yet and I'm curious what people think about the proposed new rules that we (clubs) will be voting on next week, eek!! I've seen a number of discussions around Facebook but thought it might be useful to get a discussion going on here.</p>
<p>I do want to say that I very much appreciate all the hard work NAH does for this sport, and I do like the goals of these rules, I'm just still skeptical this is the best way to make that happen. I'm trying very hard not to just dislike these rules because they are new and OMG! CHANGE!!!, but it's hard!</p>
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<p>Player A has possession of the ball and is rushing down the court.</p>
<p>Player B stops perpendicular, directly in front of Player A.</p>
<p>Player A slams on brakes, but no contact is initiated. Player A gets pissed off and says it's dangerous.</p>
<p>(a) Is this a legal move?<br />
(b) If NO, then at what point does this become illegal? When contact is made?<br />
(c) Does Player A have a right to be pissed off?</p>
https://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2015/02/09/rules-question#commentsRulesMon, 09 Feb 2015 19:29:05 +0000adamhite30776 at https://leagueofbikepolo.comUpdate from Australiahttps://leagueofbikepolo.com/forum/rules/2014/12/15/update-from-australia
<p>An update from the land where the toilets flush the other way, and polo is getting weird. </p>
<p> We have been experimenting with unlimited goals in past tournaments in Brisbane and Melbourne. This past weekend alongside finally hosting a tournament 100% velcro free, we also tried three different changes. </p>
<p>Format.</p>
<p>-10 minute games, Unlimited goals<br />
-We used a different seeding system, that I unfortunately cannot explain, but perhaps Doctor Andy can explain</p>
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